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55523Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. · NSN 5910-00-668-7538 · FSC 5910 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5910-00-668-7538 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5910-00-668-7538. Primary manufacturer part number: 55523.
Features
  • Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri — FSC 5910
  • Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE SHAFT
  • Individual Section Quantity: 2
  • Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE AND 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 THREADED STUD
  • Inclosure Type: UNINCLOSED
  • Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity: 1 SHAFT
  • Capacitance Range in Picofarads: +4.6 TO 17.7 ALL SECTIONS
Applications
  • Circuit regulation and filtering
  • Signal conditioning
  • Power supply stabilization
General Description

The Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, cataloged under National Stock Number 5910-00-668-7538, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5910 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5910-00-668-7538
Primary Part Number55523
Item NameCapacitor,variable,air Dielectri
FSC / FSG5910 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
StatusCANCELLED
Shaft TypeROUND SINGLE SHAFT
Individual Section Quantity2
Adjustment Device Rotation180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE AND 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Terminal Type and Quantity2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 THREADED STUD
Inclosure TypeUNINCLOSED
Adjustment Device Drive Type and Quantity1 SHAFT
Capacitance Range in Picofarads+4.6 TO 17.7 ALL SECTIONS
Shaft Length0.812 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE SHAFT IN
Tuning CharacteristicSTRAIGHT LINE CAPACITY ALL SECTIONS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 6
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
55523 Gte Products Corp Entertainment Products Group (USA)
55523 PRIMARY General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5910-00-668-7538?

NSN 5910-00-668-7538 is a Capacitor,variable,air Dielectri, manufactured by General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., classified under FSC 5910 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5910-00-668-7538?

NSN 5910-00-668-7538 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 55523 (Gte Products Corp Entertainment Products Group), 55523 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 5910-00-668-7538?

There are 6 known substitutes for 5910-00-668-7538: 2920-00-395-4594, 3455-00-517-5945, 1680-00-671-1554 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 55523?

Key specifications for 55523: Shaft Type: ROUND SINGLE SHAFT; Individual Section Quantity: 2; Adjustment Device Rotation: 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL CLOCKWISE AND 180.0 DEGREES NOMINAL COUNTERCLOCKWISE; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 TAB, SOLDER LUG AND 3 THREADED STUD. 10 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5910-00-668-7538 still in active supply?

NSN 5910-00-668-7538 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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